We hope that wherever you are, you're staying warm and finding time for play everyday! February is a month of planning, playing and project management here at the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative.

Planning is underway for Ultimate Play Day 2018 at August Wilson Park in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood. Our many partners and new community stakeholders are hard at work putting together an exciting day of play and exploration. Be sure to put Sunday, May 20th on your calendar! We're playing as much as we can, including our first mini pop-up play day in partnership with the Carnegie Library in Hazelwood on February 22nd. Check our events page to learn more! And for project management, the Hazelwood Play Trail is continuing to grow with community conversations and planning for the Elizabeth Street Project, the next stage of the play trail!

Thursday, February 22, 20185:00pm - 6:00pmCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh - HazelwoodThe first of many Pop-up Play Days!

Member Blog

This article is the first of a guest written blog as part of our Member Blog Series, which typically showcases Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Members' efforts and commitment to ensure that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages. Each month, a different member organization will share their take on how play is a part of the work they do. The Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative hopes that these stories of play from our diverse set of member organizations will encourage and inspire leaders in communities, businesses, schools, and families to prioritize play every day. This guest blog written by Brendan Hufford, a veteran teacher who believes creating healthier children starts with play.

February 8, 2018Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Blog

Finding the perfect family-friendly place can be tricky. Aside from wanting your children to have a great time while learning, playing and appreciating the trip, you want to enjoy it too. But, it’s possible to get both. Here are a few places that both you and your children can enjoy without having to leave the city.

"We need to remember that children are trying, too -- trying to understand their feelings and their world, trying to please the people they love, trying to grow. When grownups and children are trying together, just about anything can be possible."— Fred Rogers